The Pomperaug District Department of Health has been notified of elevated levels of uranium in a private well in the southern Southbury area.The Health District is offering water testing for uranium (and arsenic), free of charge, to those who live in the area and have private well water systems.

The Pomperaug District Department of Health will sponsor a Skin Cancer Screening on Thursday, July 9th, from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Health District office, which is located at Playhouse Corner, 77 Main Street North, Suite 205 in Southbury. This program is offered at no cost and is meant for adults who are currently not under the care of a dermatologist. Appointments are necessary and can be made by calling the Pomperaug Health District at 264-9616, ext. 0.